Deborah the Judge and Jael the Just
Deborah, the prophet, was a judge of Israel. That sentence needs to stand alone, because it seems we’re unable to take the Bible at its
June 22, 2016
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Contemporary Revisions to Trinitarian Theology: A Concise Assessment
As many of you are aware, a particular debate involving the doctrine of the Trinity is causing no little stir in American evangelicalism. This past
June 21, 2016
3 Ways to Encourage Men To Be Vulnerable
I recently spoke with a mental health case manager about the importance of male vulnerability. He shared with me that most of the men who
June 19, 2016
Why Fathers Should Advocate for Daughters
Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Malala Yousafzai—international women’s education activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner—was invited by TED to share his experience as a mentor
June 17, 2016
Should the Husband Be the Priest of the Home?
There we were. My friend and I were drinking coffee, talking about our days, enjoying each other’s company—and then she used a phrase that makes
June 14, 2016
Should Husbands Have the Last Word?
Complementarians confidently assert that husbands are the God-ordained leaders of their families. As leaders, they have the right and responsibility to make final decisions in
June 14, 2016
The Meddling Mother
I saw a movie this week that made me think about motherhood and the transition it requires when done well. The Meddler[1] depicts the struggle to
June 8, 2016
The Unholy Division of Motherhood and Ministry
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” –Jesus I can
June 7, 2016
Breaking the Silence: The Implications of Rape Culture for the Body of Christ
I’ve avoided writing on rape culture for a while, because it’s a difficult issue to tackle from a Christian perspective. In my experience, Christian churches
June 7, 2016
The Case for Mutual Submission in Ephesians 5
Sometimes Paul gets a bad rap. The slave narratives are replete with sentiments from former slaves who loved Jesus but hated Paul, because slaveholders regularly
June 1, 2016